"FIRE!" - Robin
"WATER BULLET!" - Lynn
"BALL OF LIGHT!" - Solar
Shooting above me, 3 flaming arrows shoot towards the monster's chest however, it bounces off the exposed muscles landing on the ground with a light clink. At the same time, a wave of water bullets and a singular Ball of Light land on the monster's face, causing a small explosion and agitating the monster as it screams. Its eyes locked on Lynn and Solar behind me, ignoring my presence even though I was standing in front of it.
"Howard go on my left and Gobi go to my right. Attack once you see an opportunity." - Ian
Slamming my trident across the monster's face as I leap up, following up with a stab with the butt of my trident, I redirect its attention to me. I continue my attack as I land, sweeping at its legs but was stopped the moment the body of the trident hits the monster's ankles. It was like hitting a rock as I feel the vibrations run up the handle and into my hands. I grimace in pain but immediately regret my hesitation. Its feet quickly slam into my stomach kicking the air out of my lungs as I get flung back.
"GOBI!" - Howard
"ALREADY ON IT!" - Gobi
Responding to the attack, both Howard and Gobi approach the monster quickly as its leg remains in the air. Ducking underneath the leg, Howard slams his shield upward further destabilizing the monster as Gobi activates Charge gaining a boost of speed, and approaches the monster's other leg, activating Cleave once he reaches. His club smashes across the leg but to all of our surprise, the club snaps breaking into tiny splinters which cover Gobi's body and the monster's leg. With a face of confusion, Gobi mutters a word under his breath.
"Impossible…" - Gobi
Regaining its strength, the monster kicks down on Howard's shield flattening the man to the ground while also taking the opportunity to punch Gobi. Putting up his arms to protect his body, he feels the full force of the strike and I could hear his bones creaking and cracking as the monster's fist pushes into his body. Flung into the cave wall, Gobi remains unmoving as Solar rushes over to cast a healing spell.
Seeing the disastrous situation, I fling myself at the monster, attracting its attention after a few attacks while dodging under its legs and striking the back. Turning around it roars at me and proceeds to send fist after fist, each creating a small hole in the ground. I retreat backward, approaching the cavern with each step drawing the monster away from the rest of them.
"ROBIN! GET EVERYONE UP TO THE SURFACE! I'LL HANDLE IT HERE!' - Ian
"But-" - Robin
"NOW!!" - Ian
Backflipping into the cavern, I lure the monster with my own body and as if pleased by the turn of events, a creepy smile forms on its face. The bones on its chest wriggle in pleasure as a burst of low laughter fills the cavern.
"What a hero, sacrificing himself for other people." - ???
"Y-You can speak?" - Ian
"Did you think I was like those lesser beings?" - ???
Staying silent, I gulp down on my saliva as I see the monster's eyes narrow. Its face shows a displeased expression as I stay silent.
"I see, even an insect like yourself can be arrogant." - ???
"Who are you? Did the Reaper send you here?" - Ian
"Do you think you have the right to know my name or about my master's intentions? An insect like yourself should die." - ???
Pressing down on the ground, its leg muscles bulge as it launches itself at me, faster than any attack I faced before. Receiving its attack with my trident as well as my spider legs coming forward to absorb part of the damage, I activate a skill which I haven't really used.
"Emerald Gaze!" - Ian
Staring at the monster, my eyes burn as an emerald light exits my eyes, engulfing the monster. Seeing the monster's agility slow, I activate my Araneae Ring's skill at the same time.
"Summon Spider!" - Ian
A small black spider with a small red hourglass on its back, the size of my hand, emerges out of the ring. I command it to blend into the darkness and attack the monster from behind whenever it had the chance. Leaping off my hand, it scurries into the darkness as I proceed to attack the slowed monster, however, the slow was only for a short amount of time, and it looks like the monster was still quite fast despite the debuff.
Stabbing at the monster's face, it hits the trident head down with it's left hand, swinging its whole body around towards my right side as it sends its right elbow towards me. Activating Quickstep, I move closer to the monster, pressing my back against its back as I twist my body to the left, moving the trident towards the exposed right side of its face. Anticipating the attack, it redirects the attack with its elbow to defend against my attack and as a small explosion occurs above me, it lets out a scream.
[ You have been attacked by Wailing Scream and have been inflicted with Fear for 2 seconds. ]
My body stiffens as the scream resonances in my ears. A fist finds its way to my side, lifting my body off the ground and launching me to the side. I crash into the cavern wall, exiting the rubble with a couple coughs as I quickly drink a potion. However, without letting me recover my health, the monster dashes toward me and sends an uppercut into my chest lifting my body into the air. My HP depletes quickly and in the corner of my eye I see that I had already entered the single digits.
As I get hit, the spider which I had summoned emerges out of the shadows and bites into the monster's unsuspecting neck. Injecting green venom from its fangs into the monster, however, the monster shrugs off the spider and laughs.
"Did you think poison would work against me?" - ???
Unable to respond, I cough up blood, gripping onto my trident as I lay on the ground. The Copper Chest Plate which old man Hus had just made was already in pieces. The monster kneels and picks me up by the neck. It's grotesque face stares at me in amusement.
"Already unable to speak? So, an insect is still an insect until the end. Well, since you are about to perish by my hands, maybe I will tell you my name, so you can remember it as you regret your decision in attacking me. My name is Zabik, a general of the Reaper and the commander of zombies. Let me tell you something, insect. Did you really think you killed my army of zombies?" - Zabik
As if on cue, the ground around me starts to tremble as hands pock out of the rocky ground. Hundreds, if not thousands of zombies all of different sizes, shapes and types emerge out of the ground. Leaping up from the hole which leads to the white door were Lickers adding to the army of undead.
"Why-why didn't you just send them all up to attack us?" - Ian
"Because it is more fun to kill insects after they think all hope is gone." - Zabik
Lifting me up into the air and swinging me around, showcasing to me the ocean of zombies emerging out of the ground. The pillar of light bursts in brightness, illuminating the cavern, as the yellow eyes reflect the light creating thousands of tiny yellow lights all staring at me. Bursts of laughter escapes Zabik's mouth as it watches my expression sink.
"Now, then. How do I kill you, so you experience the most amount of pain?" - Zabik
"NOT SO FAST, ZABIK!" - ???
A soft angelic voice booms across the whole cavern, as a flying creature snatches me from the monster. It zooms across the room and flies to the other side of the cavern. Its large, sharp claws dig into my skin, but I endure it as I realize it was an ally. It releases its grip on me, dropping me to the ground, before a small gust of wind blasts down on me as the flying creature zooms upward.
"You…YOU DARE TAKE MY PREY! REVEAL YOURSELF!" - Zabrik
"Oh come on, you don't recognize my voice? That brings a tear to my eye, after all, I knew you before you became that monstrosity." - ???
Falling down from the hole in the cavern and landing softly on two feet, a small girl no bigger than a child. A soft white glow emits from her body allowing me to see her appearance as she turns towards me. Golden brown eyes stare at me with a long brown ponytail tied together with by a hairband with a pair of brown, gray and white feathers, swinging to the side.
Dressed in a brown cloak with a turquoise underside, secured by a chocolate brown ribbon, as well as a long sleeve white fluffy blouse with a tightly fit chocolate under bust hourglass corset. Golden buttons decorate the corset down the middle, leading to a coffee colored leather belt with a golden buckle. Secured on the belt was a small pouch as well as a dagger and a lantern which was emitting the light that envelopes her.
Below the belt was a pleated skirt matching with her corset, as well as matching leggings that reach above her knee on her right leg and below the knee on the left leg. In addition, small boots completed the outfit. She stretches out her hand toward me and I see her caramel gloves that expose her index and pinky finger.
"Are you alright?" - ???
"I'm fine now. Thank you. Who are you?" - Ian
"Me? My name is Mumei, guardian of Civilization. Nice to meet you." - Mumei
[ You have met a Legendary being, Mumei, the guardian of Civilization. World Main Storyline First Objective has been met. Danger approaches all Civilizations. ]
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